ARMENIAN STUFFED EGGPLANT (IMAM BAYILDI)
Served as an easy vegetarian side dish or entree, this eggplant will delight even the most picky eater. The eggplant becomes tender in the oven and absorbs the flavors of tomato, onion, and bell pepper for a wonderful Middle Eastern dish. I made this dish for Thanksgiving; it was a big hit with my Armenian grandmother! Serve with sides of tabuli salad, hummus, and a whole wheat pita. I hope you enjoy this taste of Armenia from my family to yours!
Provided by Chef Joanna
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Cut eggplants in 1/2, then cut each 1/2 into thirds, leaving 12 eggplant spears total. Place on a baking sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Roast in the preheated oven until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- While eggplants are cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a medium to large pan. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the hot pan and cook until onions become tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Remove eggplants from the oven and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggplants to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Slice each spear vertically using a fork and knife, being careful not to cut through skin. Pry each open and fill with 2 to 3 tablespoons of tomato filling. Cover with tomato sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 332.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
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Ilhaam Shaikh
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplants are tender and flavorful, and the filling is savory and aromatic. I served it with a side of yogurt, and it was a perfect meal.
Ziphozonke Hadebe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The eggplants are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and spices. The dish is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides.
Aqeel Rehman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The eggplants are always tender and flavorful, and the filling is delicious. I like to serve them with a side of rice or potatoes. This is a great dish for a weeknight meal or a special occa
julie jones
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed eggplants are absolutely delicious. I made them for a dinner party, and everyone loved them. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jean-Paul Badjelameji
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplants are tender and flavorful, and the filling is savory and aromatic. I served it with a side of yogurt, and it was a perfect meal.
tina d
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The eggplants are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and spices. The dish is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides.
sorin popovici
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The eggplants are always tender and flavorful, and the filling is delicious. I like to serve them with a side of rice or potatoes. This is a great dish for a weeknight meal or a special occa
Dale Mcbride
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed eggplants are absolutely delicious. I made them for a dinner party, and everyone loved them. I highly recommend this recipe.
Abid Ktk
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I loved this recipe. The eggplants were cooked perfectly, and the filling was delicious. I especially liked the combination of spices and herbs. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Mateusz Paszkowski
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Armenian dishes. The stuffed eggplants are always a hit at parties or potlucks. I like to make them ahead of time and then reheat them before serving. They're also great for leftovers.
Rexhep Gashi
[email protected]I love this recipe! The stuffed eggplants are so flavorful and satisfying. I especially like the combination of spices in the filling. I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves eggplant.
Hana Nafeer
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a favorite. The stuffed eggplants are always a crowd-pleaser, and they're also very easy to make. I like to serve them with a side of rice or potatoes. This is a great dish for a weeknight meal
Steven Novack
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. People were raving about the flavor and the presentation. The eggplants were cooked perfectly, and the filling was moist and savory. I also appreciated that the recipe was relatively easy to
Heather Swift
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The stuffed eggplants were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the tender eggplants and the flavorful filling. The dish was also very visually appealing, with the colorful vegetables and the rich tomato sauce. I highly r
Alaya Wooten
[email protected]I'm new to Armenian cuisine, and this recipe was a great introduction. The stuffed eggplants were easy to make, and the ingredients were readily available. The dish had a unique and complex flavor profile, and I loved the combination of textures. I w
Rizwan Baloch
[email protected]As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to find this recipe. The stuffed eggplants were a hearty and flavorful main course. The filling was packed with vegetables, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I served it with a side of rice, and it was a complete mea
Capt. Tariku Genete
[email protected]I followed the recipe meticulously, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. The eggplants were stuffed to perfection, and the cooking time was spot on. The dish had a beautiful presentation, and the flavors were out of this world. My famil
Ayaz Mangrio official
[email protected]This Armenian stuffed eggplant dish, also known as Imam Bayildi, was a delightful culinary experience. The eggplants were perfectly tender, and the filling was flavorful and aromatic. The combination of spices, herbs, and vegetables was harmonious, a